Quotation by

Jean de la Bruyere

All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People often experience problems because they dislike spending time by themselves. This fear or dislike of solitude can lead them to make poor choices or depend too much on others.

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